Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 35% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (€35) | €18 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.995 (€5.91) | €10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.485 (€7) | €3.79 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.459 (€1.36) | €1.03 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.765 (€2.27) | €2.94 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.724 (€2.14) | €2.09 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.870 (€2.58) | €2.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.620 (€1.84) | €1.48 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.440 (€1.30) | €2.06 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.500 (€1.48) | €1.05 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 47% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 546 (€1,617) | €1,437 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (€1,037) | €980 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 400 (€1,185) | €112 | + 958% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 252 (€745) | €930 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 189 (€560) | €682 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €74 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (€30) | €26 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 110 (€325) | €320 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (€103) | €99 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.839 (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 13 (€38) | €77 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 11 (€34) | €32 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (€74) | €85 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 35 (€105) | €88 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 6% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,962 (€26,550) | €26,893 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.124 (€0.37) | €1.58 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (€44) | €28 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 78% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.468 (€13) | €7 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (€12) | €8 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 30 (€89) | €58 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.505 (€4.46) | €4.03 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (€8) | €2.77 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.512 (€4.48) | €3.06 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.736 (€5.14) | €1.87 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (€1.54) | €2.29 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.759 (€11) | €17 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 83% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 45 (€133) | €35 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.045 (€15) | €17 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 80 (€237) | €50 | + 376% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 55 (€162) | €49 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.110 (€3.29) | €2.89 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.51 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (€399) | €528 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (€0.12) | €0.18 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 17 (€51) | €50 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.196 (€3.54) | €5.30 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,065 prices entered by 996 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 39% more expensive than in Spain
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